Teal Hatten
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! This web page is designed to direct you to all of the resources you will need to be successful. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I am looking forward to another great year here at Helena Middle School!
Schedule
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8:05-8:56 Life Skills
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9:00- 9:51 Read 180
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9:55- 10:49 English/Reading
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10:53-11:44 Prep
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11:44-12:24 Lunch/Recess
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12:28- 1:19 Life Skills
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1:23- 2:14 Study Skills
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2:18- 2:50 Advisor
Read 180
Read180 is a reading intensive, English intervention class. The program involves whole group direct instruction, small group work, independent reading and individualized computer work at the instructional level of each student.
Study Skills and Life Skills
Students are required to fill out their planner once per week and complete a check in sheet three times per week. Grades are given based upon planner completion and participation in class. A social skills lesson is taught for the first half of class and then the students complete missing or unfinished assignments for the remainder of the period. Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, and Yoga for Classrooms curriculums will be taught with the guidance of HMS counselors and other specialists.
8th Grade English and Reading
A one period, scaffolded English class. CommonLit will be the most commonly used curriculum for this class.